§ Mr. HERRIOTTSasked the Minister of Pensions whether the instructions issued 2511W in February and March last withdrawing special allowances in cases of exceptional hardship to disabled ex-service men, widows, parents, and children where a pension is not payable or where a pension previously granted has ceased to be payable were approved by the Special Grants Committee; when it is anticipated the revised regulations, under which the Special Grants Committee will act in future, will be printed; and whether copies of these will be circulated to Members of this House?
§ Major TRYONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The revised regulations will shortly be printed and placed on sale, and I shall be happy to arrange for copies to be sent to any hon. Members who so desire.